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  • Pay dates increase for civilians in 2015

    Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 compared to the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching contributions for 2015.The Internal Revenue Code imposes a limit each year on the amount

  • Commander hosts first CC call of 2015

    Members of the 460th Space Wing gathered for the first commander's call of the year Feb. 18 at the Buckley Fitness Center on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado.The 460th SW commander spoke of Buckley's ongoing global mission and addressed questions and concerns brought up by Airmen. In addition,

  • Panther of the Week: Pamela Worrell

    Name: Pamela Worrell, 460th Inspectors General inspections directorLength of Service: 22 years military and 22 years Air Force civilianHometown: Arvada, ColoradoUnique Fact: Worrell's father worked at Buckley from 1963 -1992, so she has been connected to Buckley her whole life. She also challenges

  • 460th OG simulates real-world threats with Virtual Flag exercise

    The 2nd Space Warning Squadron and the 8 SWS are preparing to be involved in the upcoming Virtual Flag training exercise this month on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., along with other units from Air Combat Command.Virtual Flag is a Combat Air forces exercise, sponsored by Air Combat Command, that is

  • Buckley youth to compete for state-level recognition

    After writing multiple essays, putting in dozens of hours of volunteer time and taking leadership roles in youth programs, Ernesto Flores, 15, has earned his title of Buckley's Military Youth of the Year.Military Youth of the Year is a program partnered with and hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of

  • ARPC prepares for additional Reserve positions

    Officials at the Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, announced Feb. 9 the possible restoration of 2,100 manpower positions to the Air Force Reserve, which would increase the command's presence in a number of mission areas.The Department of Defense budget request for fiscal